Ratings of perceived exertion in active muscle during high-intensity and low-intensity resistance exercise

This investigation compared ratings of perceived exertion specific to the active muscles used during resistance exercise (RPE-AM) using the 15-category Borg scale during high-intensity (HIP) and low-intensity (LIP) weight lifting. Ten men (23.2 +/- 3.6 years) and 10 women (21.8 +/- 2.7 years) perfor...

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Published in:Journal of strength and conditioning research 2002-02, Vol.16 (1), p.87-91
Main Authors: Gearhart, Jr, Randall F, Goss, Fredric L, Lagally, Kristen M, Jakicic, John M, Gallagher, Jere, Gallagher, Kara I, Robertson, Robert J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Arm - physiology
Exercise - psychology
Female
Humans
Leg - physiology
Male
Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
Physical Education and Training - methods
Weight Lifting - psychology
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Summary:This investigation compared ratings of perceived exertion specific to the active muscles used during resistance exercise (RPE-AM) using the 15-category Borg scale during high-intensity (HIP) and low-intensity (LIP) weight lifting. Ten men (23.2 +/- 3.6 years) and 10 women (21.8 +/- 2.7 years) performed 2 trials consisting of seven exercises: bench press (BP), leg press, latissimus dorsi pull down, triceps press, biceps curl, shoulder press, and calf raise. The HIP and LIP protocols were completed in counterbalanced order. During HIP, subjects completed 5 repetitions using 90% of 1 repetition maximum (1RM). RPE-AM was measured after every repetition. During LIP, subjects completed 15 repetitions using 30% of 1RM. RPE-AM was measured after every third repetition. RPE-AMs were greater (p
ISSN:1064-8011
DOI:10.1519/00124278-200202000-00013